New Zealand Pilot Killed by Separatists in Indonesia's Papua

Glen Malcolm Conning was fatally shot after landing in a remote village, marking the latest violence in a long-standing conflict.

The helicopter pilot was ambushed and killed by the West Papua Liberation Army after landing in Alama, Central Papua province.
Four Indigenous Papuan passengers on board were released unharmed by the attackers.
The incident follows the abduction of another New Zealand pilot, Phillip Mehrtens, who remains in captivity since February 2023.
Indonesian authorities have condemned the killing and are conducting search operations for the attackers.
The conflict in Papua has a complex history, with ongoing calls for independence from Indonesia.